awaits

verb

present tense third-person singular of await
1
as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world

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2
as in waits
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

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Recent Examples of awaits The opening holes may not immediately reveal what awaits, but that changes quickly as the course turns back on itself and descends into a stunning, secluded valley that eventually opens toward the coastline. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The case awaits a hearing by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 There’s certainly some pressure on him, but Craig didn’t seem fazed by the environment and attention that awaits. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 The zoning plan has made it through multiple approvals and hearings at City Hall but awaits final approval by the City Council, which could happen in September. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Ruddy tomato salsa pounded in a molcajete, its texture almost emulsified, awaits on the side. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Brisbane, Australia — One of Australia’s most high-profile murder cases is back in court where a possible retrial, or an even longer prison sentence, awaits the home cook who used toxic mushrooms to kill three lunch guests. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 North Miami Republican Wancito Francius awaits the Democratic nominee in the general election. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 North Miami Republican Wancito Francius awaits Campbell in the general election. — Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
  1. expects
  2. waits
  3. anticipates
Verb
  • The Air Force expects Sentinel to provide a more effective, safe and secure ICBM capability well into the 2070s.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Morris looks for that in others, but expects it from herself, too.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of expects
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  • In the film, Jasper dies after Bangley waits until the last minute to pick off some invaders that target Hig and his dog.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The venture team owns the company relationship, the infrastructure team waits for scale, and the credit team waits for operating history.
    — Rob Day, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of waits
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  • The startup anticipates slashing its AI token spend by 75%, from $15-20 million to $4-5 million annually, as a result of the AI ban policy.
    — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Reno-Tahoe International Airport anticipates as many as 20,000 passengers a day during Burning Man.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipates

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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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